Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL)

For-Cost Courses

SEI Endorsement courses are available at a cost through approved providers to individuals and to districts.

Individuals who need or want to earn the SEI endorsement may pay to enroll in SEI Endorsement courses through one of the approved providers listed below. These SEI Endorsement courses were created by the Department and are taught by instructors who have been vetted and trained by the Department, and are an approved pathway to SEI Endorsement for:

Educators required to earn the SEI Endorsement in order to advance or renew their license
Educators required by their district to earn the SEI Endorsement
Non-core educators (art, music, world language, P.E., etc.)
Parochial and private school educators

Districts may also book sections of for-cost courses through some of the approved providers listed below.

Approved Providers of For-Cost SEI Endorsement courses

The following organizations are currently approved by the Department to provide the SEI Endorsement Course to educators and to issue SEI Endorsements to individuals who successfully complete those courses. This list is updated periodically as additional providers are approved.

Provider Contact Information	Individual Pricing	District Pricing
Bi-County Collaborative Anna Jewell	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $450 3 Graduate credits: additional cost through Worcester State University SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $300 1 Graduate credit: additional cost through Worcester State University	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $450 per person for member districts, $495 per person for non-member districts 3 Graduate credit: additional cost through Worcester State University SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $300 per person for member districts, $350 per person for non-member districts 1 Graduate credit: additional cost through Worcester State University Maximum participants In district: 30 At BICO Franklin location: call for group pricing
Center for Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools (BHELS) Laura Tyrell Phone 617-564-9481	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $498 3 Graduate credits: additional $225 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $350 1 Graduate credit: additional $75	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $13,000 3 Graduate credits: additional $225 per person
The Collaborative for Educational Services Allison Church (413) 588-5941 Please visit Collaborative for Educational Services for more information.	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $525 3 Graduate credits: additional $345 SEI Admin Course: PDPs only: $225	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $12,000 (30 person max) 3 Graduate credits: additional $345 per person SEI Admin Course: PDPs only: $4,500 (30 person max)
The Education Cooperative (TEC) Janet Buerklin (781) 352-5716	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $450 3 Graduate Credits: additional $225 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $300 1 Graduate Credit: additional $75
French River Education Center Ricci Hall (508) 987-0219 x101	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: Blended Course: $450 for member, $500 for non-member Online Course: $375 3 Graduate credits: additional $300 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $300	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: Blended Course: $450 per person for member groups of fewer than 20, $400 per person for member groups of 20 or more $500 for non-member groups of fewer than 20, $450 for non-member groups of 20 or more Online Course: $375 per person 3 Graduate credits: additional $300 per person SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $300
Idioma Education & Consulting LLC Mellissia Walles (978) 494-6430 Please visit Idioma Education's website for more information.	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $450 3 Graduate credits: additional $350 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $200 1 Graduate credit: additional $125	SEI Teacher Course: PDPs only: $400 per person (Cap at $6,000 per district) 3 Graduate Credits: additional $350 per person 8 person min, 35 person max SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $175 per person (Cap at $3,000) 8 person minimum, 35 person max. Graduate Credit: additional $125 per person
Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) Director of Professional Learning	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $395 3 Graduate credits: additional $295 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $295 1 Graduate credit: additional $210	SEI Teacher Course — 30 max PDPs only: $8,850 3 Graduate credits: additional $295 per person SEI Admin Course — 30 max PDPs only: $4,900 1 Graduate credit: additional $210 per person
Ribas Associates & Publications, Inc. William Ribas , President (781) 551-9120 aflaherty@ribasassociates.com	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $515 3 Graduate credits: $295 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $295 1 Graduate credit: $210	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $515 per person (25 person minimum, 40 person max) 3 Graduate credits: additional $295 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $295 per person (10 person minimum, 35 person max) 1 Graduate credit: additional $210
SEEM Collaborative Catherine Hindle SEI@seemcollaborative.org (781) 279-1361 x1121	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: Blended Course: $420 Online Course: $370 3 Graduate credits: additional $295* 3 Undergrad credits: additional $240* SEI Admin Course PDPs only: Blended Course: $250 Online Course: $225 1 Graduate credit: additional $210* *Subject to change based upon current Fitchburg State University prices	District pricing available for 12 or more participants (30 participant max). Please call or email for more information.
Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative Sherri Tetrault (508) 998-5599 x130 or (508) 998-5959	SEI Teacher Course PDPs only: $350 3 Graduate credits: additional $225 SEI Admin Course PDPs only: $325

Some colleges, universities, and other sponsoring organizations have been approved to provide the SEI Endorsement course stand-alone. That means that a participant in the course will be awarded the SEI Endorsement even if they are not enrolled in a pre-service licensure program through the organization offering the course. Each organization has its own fee structure, enrollment rules and procedures, and course format. All courses must meet the minimum requirements for face-to-face instruction, practicum time, and instruction in the required content. Please contact the organization for more information.

Sponsoring Organization	SEI Stand-Alone Contact	SEI Course Cost	SEI Course Prerequisites	Course Duration	Link to registration site/info page
American International College	For Additional Information: Margaret Kelliher, School Liaison/Director of PD Margaret.Kelliher@aic.edu (413) 654-1744	2 Options: Endorsement + 67.5 PDPs $500 Endorsement, 67.5 PDPs, + 3 Graduate Credits $1,317 ($439 c/h) Additional Option Purchase 3 Graduate credits for District-Sponsored or Educational Collaborative courses $200	Must possess an MA Initial or Professional License; Applicant is not presently enrolled in an AIC Graduate program	45 hrs.–36.5 Face-to-Face, 8.5 on-line Each Session is on an 8 Week, one day a week, meeting schedule: Saturdays or Mondays Course Meeting Options Available	AIC: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)
Boston University	edlic@bu.edu	$3,200	Practicing teacher or teacher candidate	Semester long	Registration
Brandeis	Rachel Theodorou	$3,325 for 4-credit graduate course	core or non-core educator employed in a school system; application and interview (details at link below)	one semester, one 3-hour class per week for 13–14 weeks	SEI Stand-Alone Course
Bridgewater State University	Undergraduate: Dr. Emily Spitzman or Dr. Ken Dobush Graduate: GradAdmissions@bridgew.edu	Link directly to cost information (all BSU SEI stand-alone courses are 3 credits)	None	3 credits/45 hours over a full semester	Undergraduate Graduate: Graduate Non-Degree Application
Catherine Leahy Brine	cfbrineinc@gmail.com	$800 for 3 graduate credits	Complete registration form and send payment	10 face-to-face sessions and 5 on-line sessions	Catherine Leahy-Brine Educational Consultants, Inc.
Collaborative for Educational Services	(413) 586-4900, Option 5 or registrar@collaborative.org	$725	None	13 weeks	SEI Endorsement for Teachers (RETELL)
Emmanuel College	Contact Graduate and Professional Programs at gpp@emmanuel.edu	Rates: Professional Development Rate (67.5 PDPs) = $500; Graduate Credit (3 credits) rate based on college tuition rate	Bachelor Degree	Accelerated seven-week hybrid; view calendar	Graduate & Professional Programs
Endicott College	Michelle Mustone , Director of Licensure and Advising , Endicott College School of Education	$1,434	None	12 weeks during Fall or Spring semester	Registration
Fitchburg State University	Center for Professional Studies cps@fitchburgstate.edu or 978-665-3636	Undergraduate Cost $610.00 Graduate cost $665.00	Vocational technical teachers currently working in a MA vocational technical high school or CTE program that has ELL students in their classroom	45 hours total 26 hours synchronous 5 hours face to face 14 hours asynchronous	Sheltered English Immersion for Career and Vocational Teacher Endorsement \| Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University	For Additional Information, contact: Dr. Anne Roberti	Tuition and Fees	Must possess an MA Initial or Professional License; Access to a classroom with English Language Learners	Class meetings: Once a week, for 3 hours and 20 minutes Course duration: 15 weeks Hours of direct instruction (not including the field-based component): 50 hours	SEI Course for Licensed Teachers
Gordon College	Renie.Rich@gordon.edu	$325/credit ($975 total)	None	14 weeks	Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course
Mount Holyoke College	Amy Nichols 1 (413) 538-3478	$2,040 for a 3 credit graduate course	Currently teaching in a public school classroom with ELL students or access to a classroom	7 weeks (Tue/Thur 4.15 — 8pm – 11 evening sessions between May 30 and July 5)	Teaching English Language Learners: Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Stand Alone
Regis College	priscilla.boerger@regiscollege.edu	$500	None	Semester long	Registration
Salem State University	soefield@salemstate.edu	3 credit course tuition and fees	None	Full semester	Registration
Smith College	Gina Wyman , Coordinator of Teacher Education	$2,500 for four or eight credit summer session	Bachelor's Degree, registration form, and health form required	45 hours of class time plus weekly fieldwork requirement; 5 week summer session (late June through late July)
UMass Boston	Persons interested in the Stand-Alone SEI course can call the Office of Student Services at (617) 287-7625; email: student.servicesed@umb.edu	Costs vary. Please see website for current cost of graduate courses (cost is listed per credit).	Enrollment by permission only	Semester-long (fall or spring)	Non-Matriculated Registration Information
Westfield State University	Jessica Tansey	$500 for PDPs only; $318/graduate credit; Districts should reach out directly for more information	Prerequisites are: Holding at least an Initial license and currently working with at least one ELL student to implement lessons for ELLs.	45 hours over 14 weeks	SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Teacher's Endorsement Courses

Last Updated: September 20, 2024